Nishiki Ramen

The best Ramen I have ever had. I don’t eat Ramen very often, and I think it might be because I haven’t found a spot that is good. Now that I know how good Ramen is supposed to taste. I crave it now. Specifically from this restaurant. The broth was tasty and delicious. I had wheat noodles. They were delicious too. I ordered the spicy chicken and told them lightly salted. Because the waitress let me know ahead of time that it might be too salty; and if I actually liked salt. Thanks for the heads up to that waitress. I had the best Ramen in my life!

The ramen was superb. Probably the same taste and quality compared to authentic japanese ramen. The soup was very good, not salty or too creamy. I would like to try the 1lb pork next time!!

Good ramen is the baseline. I got the smoke bomb black and while it was extra creamy and its flavor packed quite a punch, compared to other ramen places it lacked depth. At the end I was sort of fatigued by the broth. Toppings are good. Noodles are average but suits the broth.

Ordered the #1, its was super richy garlicky creamy ramen. There is always a wait time but once you are seated the service is pretty fast. But be AWARE you will get charged a 15% tip (even though that’s kind of illegal in California 👀)

I really liked the experience of having a little wait, bowls were served quick and hot. The bowl i had exploded with flavor and paired it with a sweet matcha drink. The waiters were very helpful in recommendations and attentive to our needs while we were there.

I recently visited Nishiki Ramen, The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for a casual meal. The menu offered a variety of ramen options, from classic tonkotsu to spicy miso. I opted for the chicken ramen, which was flavorful and rich, with tender chicken pieces and perfectly cooked noodles. The broth was the highlight, with a deep, savory taste.

My husband and I have had hit-or-miss experiences with ramen before, but this one was a definite hit! The Vegan Tofu Spicy Ramen was absolutely delicious—the broth had the perfect depth of flavor with just the right amount of spice, the tofu was well-marinated, and the noodles were cooked to perfection. We also tried the edamame, which was fresh and seasoned just right. A truly satisfying meal—we’ll definitely be coming back for more!

The vegan ramens were so good! I loved both the spicy soy karage ramen and the curry ramen were both really tasty.

Ellen W was an absolute sweet heart! She was also very attentive! Tram was amazing! She was very knowledgeable of the menu and very helpful with drink options! I love drinking hot water and they went out of their way to make some for me. I'm super appreciative! I highly recommend Nishiki!

bin bin bin bin !!!!!! yoooooooooooon da best!!!!! always a great person and server every time we come in.

The food was great and my server Jasmine was super helpful and nice! I sat at the bar and it was super clean and comfortable!

The food and customer service here are all a cut above the rest. My friend and I have become regulars here, frequently enjoying their drinks (house hot/cold sakes & Japanese draft beers) and other food offerings. I highly recommend the Smoke Black Bomb (add the house-made spicy sauce), Akuma, gyoza (their lemon pepper flavored-sauce is unique), and fries (LOL, trust me). I've also purchased their black garlic flavoring and house-made sauce to-go without purchasing ramen to add to my own meals at home - 10/10 recommend doing this hack. I write my reviews from the perspective of someone who works in restaurant management. That being said, Bin continues to inspire me on how to become a better leader. He's genuinely kind, personable, and I can tell he cares about the customer experience. Jeremy has also made our experiences excellent. However, regardless of who you get, the customer service will be great. The ambiance is open, clean, and COOL temperature wise (helpful when you're eating hot ramen lmao). Bottom line - Enjoy ramen? Enjoy catching up with friends over drinks and sides? Enjoy being treated with respect? Do yourself a favor and stop by. This is one of my favorite spots for ramen in the Convoy area. This place gets an EASY 5/5 A+

Still one of my favorite ramen spots in San Diego. Was quickly seated at the bar as it was just me but it seemed like a wait for any party with 4 or more. Got one of my favorites, the Black Smoke Bomb with a side of extra noodles and chicken karaage for an appetizer. My server Jasmine was really nice and made sure to keep checking up on me as I slurped away my ramen. Haha. I've always liked the simple set up here. You can see them making ramen in the back with the almost -open kitchen concept. Always hits the spot. Will always be coming back here.

Been disappointed in most Ramen places in San Diego. This one is by far the best I've had. I ordered both the Akuma and the Gyokai Tonkotsu. Ordered it for takeout. So didn't really get to capture the ambiance or atmosphere of the place. It didn't look like they put a lot into decorating the place. The only interaction I had with the staff was when I picked up and it wasn't entirely friendly. He seemed more interested in continuing to chat with the girl at the table close to him. He barely looked at me as he handed me my plastic bag of food. The Akuma was superb. It was spicy (and I love spice). It was rich and dense with flavors. I only got half way and I felt full. I usually power through meals when I'm full but it was so good and filling that I saved some for my lunch the next day. I'd highly recommend people get this dish. The Gyokai Tonkotsu was the complete opposite unfortunately. This tasted way too basic for me and unfortunately resembled some of the other ramen places I've had in San Diego. Aka nothing memorable. I would say though that it had a lot of meat in it. Which as a meat lover, was nice to have. The Akuma gets 5 stars from me but everything else was 3 stars. Perhaps dining in would change my mind and give it a higher rating and I do expect to come back one day to do just that.

Came here for my birthday lunch with my coworkers and I was pretty disappointed by this location. I've only been to the hillcrest location and the quality of food here did not live up to it. We started with edamame and the Russian Roulette Takoyaki. The edamame was fine, kinda impossible to mess up edamame. The takoyaki was really mushy and wet compared to takoyaki I've had in the past. I wasn't a big fan of it, but I did enjoy the Japanese Umami Bonito Flakes that were on top. For my lunch, I got my go-to order which is the Smoke Bomb Black w/Egg with Death Sauce. Firstly, I didn't taste any garlic in this and it wasn't as black as I've had it in the past. The noodles were fine, but the amount was inconsistent between everyone at the table. The meat and veggies were good. However, the death sauce was awful! This is supposed to make me suffer! I barely felt anything just a slight cough when a chili flake would get stuck in my throat. Nothing like the hillcrest location one where I can't even finish the whole container.

Our first meal in San Diego and it was great. Located in a strip mall - plenty of parking. We were promptly seated. Our toddler was given a high chair. Crayons and coloring sheet was given to her. What a pleasant surprise for a ramen restaurant. She got a small cup with a lid/straw as well as her own eating utensils and bowl. Two ramens ordered with one extra noodles. The noodles were the thick kind. We loved the broth which was thick and adhered well to the noodles. One of our top meals of our trip. The waiter was very nice and offered recommendations for our trip. One unisex bathroom in the back. Although they tack on the automatic tip - you can decline or tip whatever you want.

Food and service are always a hit when we have stopped by (recently we have come twice in the same month). This is my husband's favorite ramen joint so far and this is one of the better places when it comes to broth flavor. Noodles are about average but if you are all about broth and not noodles, this is the place for you.

Came here because I needed ramen in my life. I beat the crowd so was seated quickly. Good thing because the restaurant is not huge. Quick and friendly service. I felt the noodles were a little chewy. The broth was okay: a little more bland than I expected. The pork was tender.

Since my last review was from 4 years ago, it's time for an update! Nishiki Ramen has been and continues to be my #1 go-to for ramen. Every single time, I swear I'm gonna gry something different, I never do, lmao! I can't help it. It's not my fault they make their Smoke Bomb Black so damn deliciously good that I drive an hour to get it!! I've been to the other guys.. Menya and Underbelly, which are also really good, but Nishiki has my heart and my stomach! My last visit on a Sunday was just what I needed. I had a tiny bit of a hangover, and I needed sustenance ASAP! I met up with an old friend who hasn't been here lately, either. We ordered the Vegetarian Delight and Smoke Bomb Black. The bowls came to us super fast, I'm talking within 5 minutes fast! Granted, they weren't busy at all when we arrived shortly after 2 pm, but I don't think I've had my food in front of me that fast before. It is just as good as I remember, if not better. You'd better believe I don't leave a drop of anything in the bowl. In my book, it is most certainly a dish that is "always imitated but NEVER duplicated!" The prices have gone up significantly with inflation (4 years ago, it was $12.75!!), but my favorite is still under $20, so I will take that as a win, especially since this is a special treat I can only give to myself once in a while. They really need to open up near me, lol! Hosun provided a warm welcome and excellent service. He was quick, refilled our water as needed, and gave great customer service with a smile. Another server mentioned that they're having a contest right now, so the employee with the most Yelp shout outs wins a prize (I assume). If you are lucky enough to get Hosun, write that review!! He rocks and deserves to win! Good luck, Hosun!! Now, go get you some Smoke Bomb Black! ;)

Waited around 20 mins on a Friday night! Our table got the Russian Roulette Takoyaki and three ramen bowls (Curry Pork, Chicken Ramen and Smoke Bomb Black.) We somehow had the last takoyaki be the wasabi filled one (how lucky for us but not the person who ate it.) They said it tasted different but it wasn't overwhelming or painful. Would prob just get the normal takoyaki instead. The ramen noodles were good and the meat was extremely tender! The soup base is a bit saltier for my taste so I wasn't able to finish it.

Possibly my current favorite ramen place to go to in San Diego. For me I don't eat red meat (so I can't eat pork, but I can do the Tonkotsu broth). But this place has the chicken chashu! Say what?! Not many places do. Usually its pork or maybe a veggie ramen, depending on where you go. For once there's protein that I can have that is not tofu. This place can get packed. Especially the parking as well. But they have speedy service! Everyone is friendly and helpful if you have any questions. It can get loud depending on if it is a full house or not. For my appetizer I get the chicken karaage. So classic. Crispy on the outside. Its savory, with their special house sauce on the side. Sometimes I get the garlic edamame. Pretty standard. If I have the little one with me, of course we got to order the fries! For my ramen, I always get the Notorious GGG (ramen that has lots of garlic flavor. Roasted garlic, marinated chopped garlic, tonkotsu (pork) broth, pork belly chashu (I subbed it for the chicken chashu), corn, green onion, ginger and naruto (fish cake). Can't forget to add in the soft boiled egg! Sometimes I add the spicy shichimi togarashi powder with a bit more spice to it. But if I really want the burn, I would get the death sauce. But take caution because I used to eat a lot of spice and I put the whole thing in. Let's just say, it definitely hit the spot and more that my whole mouth was on fire. Can't believe I used to eat two of those!!! But use a little at a time to get to the flavor you want it to be. Their broth is so flavorful! Savory, garlicky, very comforting. The thick noodles cooked to al dente. The chicken chashu was very tender and moist. I love saving the egg last. Because I would eat half of it and the other half you can see the yolk oozing, and I eat it with a spoonful of their broth.

Came across this place after fishing and OMG their Nishiki fries!!! We were in love!!! The ramen was good too. Because of the fries and our awesome server Kat I give it 5 stars!! She was very attentive and had a homey vibe. Oh and she ran out to give us our leftovers that we forgot on the table!! BUT again... those Nishiki fries

Broth is rich which I love. The pork is thinly sliced but still a bit fatty and not dry. I prefer thicker slices but that's just a personal preference. They make their noodles soft which I also enjoyed. We came on a Sunday around 12:30pm and there was no wait. We were seated immediately. I would come back again the next time I'm in the area.

stopped by for a quick dinner and got seated right before they got busy at 6 on a Sunday night. I love how big the menu is so my older parents can see without using their phones to zoom in. we got the Notorious GGG ramen and smoke bomb black ramen. the black ramen was super creamy and rich, with a lot of flavor. the GGG was also good, but a more watery broth - I think it would have benefitted from a creamier broth too. the meat slices were soooo thin, it was kind of disappointing. but the overall portion of noodles and broth was good. I'd come back if I'm in the area!

Ramen is tasty and I want to try other options! Service is friendly and they check on you periodically Reasonably priced Would recommend not getting the extra garlic one - your breath and throat will smell like it for a day after hahahahah

My wife and I have been coming here for years and we are always very please. Ramen is always top notch

I haven't been to Nishiki Ramen since they have opened up and was in the area so I decided to check it out. I was greeted by my server Jasmine and helped me feel welcomed. I decided on getting the chicken karaage as an appetizer and the nishiki ramen with egg. The dishes were given within a fast and timely manor and they did great with their service. I was checked on every now and then to make sure that everything was good and if I needed anything. The ramen was nice and refreshing. The chicken karaage was also fresh and crispy. It paired well with the veggies as well. Overall I had a great time and enjoyed the food!! Shoutout to Jasmine for being a great server! Most definitely will come by again and grab a bite to eat!

This review is for the management , not service . Since when 18% service became mandatory to all bills (not just parties of 6+), knowing that 18% is included the personnel is not providing the best service that could provide . There is NO notice written in the menu that customer is paying 18% on top of the bill , personnel is not disclosing to customers either that tip is included

Visited after years of not coming here and the quality of the broth has downgraded. We stopped here because Santouka inside of Mitsuwa was closed. Nishiki was always one of the top ramen spots in San Diego to me so i thought why not. The broth has changed. It is way too thick, almost like a curry. The flavor wasn't there. The black bomb broth is usually darker and more flavorful. The Naruto fish cake tasted old. Didn't even want to finish my bowl. 18% tip is automatically added to all tabs -- 20% for parties of 6+

The food is great there or to go! The servers are on top of it, and waters are always refilled. The spot is small, but the feel is comforting. Highly recommend and will be back.

BEST RAMEN IN SAN DIEGO, HANDS DOWN!!! Our server Kat was very professional and always made sure to come back to our table to check in with us. For the big boys, come out and Order the Big Kakuni. #Bomb.com

We came at 12:30 pm on a Sunday and it was weirdly empty but we got seated right away! Service was quick and friendly. I ordered the Nishiki ramen and it was good, creamy, and flavorful! Keep in mind that they do a 18% service charge up front.

Was seated right away on a Sunday at 12:30pm. Their signature Nishiki ramen is creamy and flavorful! FYI they do charge an 18% gratuity upfront

After reading reviews, and several passings of this establishment I took a chance on Nishiki Ramen with great expectations of fulfilling my inner desire for a HOT, tasty bowl of delicious ramen. Our group of 6 was comprised of two native Japanese, two second generation Japanese, and two Americans that have lived many years in Japan. After reviewing the menu, everyone carefully picked their desired variations, due to the numerous options available, and patiently awaited its arrival. #1 - Smoke Bomb Black #7 - Gyokai Tonkotsu #3 - Akuma and three Nishiki Original Ramen bowls without egg. At first glance all of the meals were visually appealing, and their aroma was extremely inviting. My first slurp of the broth was truly Tonkotsu, and I was very happy going in, but the temperature of the broth was not the correct temperature for ramen, being lukewarm, which all parties involved agreed upon. Ramen is one of those meals that taste best on a cold, rainy day because it brings warmth to your body like a cup of tea. In addition, the texture of the noodles fell short. All in all, the food was tasty, and the customer service was great, but my journey to find a Ramen joint that makes the cut, continues. Ramen is a simple inexpensive meal in Japan, and when you are knocking on the door of $20 dollars for a small bowl of broth with a small amount of ramen noodles, and several different flavors, you are in the mediocre market. Traditional Ramen-ya's have only a few offerings from their stock broth and not every variation (Chinese, Japanese, etc.) under one roof. Each establishment is the owner's original broth and recipe, and not a franchised experience. I know this is America and not Japan but stay true to the craft. Ramen is an art, and served piping hot which requires slurping!

Nishiki Ramen House hot sake-nice and flavor again not strong. Nice warm feeling going down Smoke bomb black-broth is yummy not overpowering. Meat is tender with great flavor. Noodles are also really delish thin and made nicely. Egg was perfect. Came with ginger and green onions corn. I've never had it with fresh ginger before and it is delicious adds another depth of flavor. It's a great spot to stop for lunch.

Everyone has their favorite ramen shop and I'm here to tell you that Nishiki Ramen IS the. best. The service is always right on point and the simple clean decor leaves space for your experience to be all about the soup. And dang it's SO GREAT!! Smoke Bomb Black is creamy, silky, tangy, hot, lovely and will leave you so full but somehow wanting more. Save me a seat!

Order pork ramen soup. Good! Definitely we will go again here. My wife seems satisfied.

I've been here several times and for some reason this is the first time I write a review. The place is dated, it feels old and the lighting doesn't help so I think it needs some renovations. My main issue with this place is that they automatically added a service charge of 15% for a group of 4, who knows what else they will want to automatically charge us in the future so this is a red flag to me that will prevent me from coming back in the future. The food is good and comparable to similar ramen places, the only issue was the soft boiled egg which was overcooked but besides this the ramen was flavorful and nice, we ordered: - Smoke Bomb Black w/Egg.- I think it is one of their signature dished. - Chicken ramen. In conclusion, the food is good but be aware of the automatic charges they do for small parties.

I love Nishiki Ramen! The flavor of the broth of the black smoke Ramen with the soft egg combined with the noodle texture is remarkable. The pickled ginger is refreshing with the garlic, We also liked the curry broth, but the black smoked Ramen is our favorite I called in order after a busy day at work on a rainy day in San Diego and boy did it hit the spot! My order was ready to go when I arrived. The parking at this complex is a little challenging. This store front is a little crowded. I prefer the ambience at the Hillcrest location.

Nishiki was my top ramen spot when I was living in SD for college, so you know I had to stop by when I visited recently! My party of five was seated promptly at 11:30 on a Sunday morning (we got lucky because soon after there was a rush and all the tables were filled!!) Got the Smoke Bomb Black ramen, it was delicious. Super rich, creamy broth. Noodles and soft egg were cooked perfectly too. My very picky partner got the chicken ramen and said it was the best chicken ramen he's had - noodles were very flavorful! Overall pleasant experience - servers were attentive and food came out quickly. Can't wait to come back soon for more ramen!

This place is a must every time I am in town. The vegetarian ramen options (there's at least 2), and the are freaking delicious. I was weirded out by them putting a random tomato slice in there but it's actually pretty dang good. For all my spice lovers, get the death sauce! Go slow though, it is intense but yo girl uses that whole tiny cup of it. You'll feel a little robbed that you spent $3 on a tiny side of hot sauce BUT it is named quite accurately, DEATH. SAUCE. You've been warned. Definitely need to time out when you go since there are some busier hours. Seating is a little close together and cramped inside. Overall, clean with quick service and convenient paying at your table right away.

Came to Nishiki Ramen because my usual place had a really long line and I've heard good things about this place from friends. I ordered their #1 most popular item, the Smoke Bomb Black w/ Egg, which was a Tonkotsu based broth with a homemade black garlic sauce. It was extremely disappointing that there was hardly any garlic flavor at all in this dish and aside from that, the ramen was OKAY at best. The price for this dish was $17.95, which is more expensive than my usual go to and the difference in quality is night and day. Another thing that I'd like to mention that I didn't like about this place is that they automatically include an 18% service charge to your bill that isn't gratuity. It states at the top of the menu that the service charge will be added and to not tip, but this is the only restaurant that I've come across so far that does this. Other restaurants, the tip isn't automatically added (unless its gratuity with a party of six or more) and you choose how much you want to tip based on the service received. In my opinion, it's an awkward conversation to have if the service you received was not good and you have to ask them to change the tip amount. There are a lot of better places in San Diego to have ramen, I would not recommend and will not be coming back.

Came as a party of 2 at around 2:30 PM and there was still a 20-30 min wait so I can't imagine how busy this place is during lunch but it's for a good reason! You can expect each ramen dish to be around $15-16 but it was definitely worth it in my opinion! I think what stands out the most about this place is their amazing broth and noodles! The broth is incredibly flavorful and perfectly coats the noodles. Can't wait to come again!! Akuma - 8.5/10: wish it was a little bit spicier! Curry pork - 7.5/10: the broth was definitely a little on the thinner side

Came here after returning back to SD on a Saturday evening. It was certainly busy but not overrun, thankfully, so we were seated quickly. We all ordered something different, and added on the karaage and the takoyaki. Both appetizers were pretty straightforward, with the takoyaki being a fun game. The chicken wasn't very flavorful but the sauce on the side corrects for this. The ramen itself was definitely tasty - the chasu had a great char on it and all the broths were very flavorful. The Kakuna (pork belly) was braised beautifully and was tender. I don't have any complaints at all...but with so many ramen options in the area, I wasn't blown away. Nishiki Ramen is just another on a growing list of ramen restaurants for me.

The Takoyaki order is so huge and creative! They offer a unique option with this dish called 'Russian roulette style.' In this variation, all but one of the Takoyaki balls are regular, while one is filled with wasabi for a surprise kick. If you prefer a more traditional experience, you can always request the dish to be prepared in the normal style.

We had a party of 10 towards the end of the night and our server was really accommodating and friendly to our party. Their ramen broth is so creamy and the eggs are so jammy. Thank you Nishiki Ramen for a great experience!

This place hits!! There can sometimes be a wait but luckily we got seated right away at 8pm on a Sunday. Lots of tables for 2, 4, and bar seating. I recommend the Akuma ramen, the original ramen, and the curry pork ramen. One of the best ramen places in the Convoy area.

This is my favorite ramen spot in San Diego. For context, I've been living in San Diego for 8 years and love ramen. I recommend the ring of chasu. The tonkotsu broth is delicious and the thin sliced meat is yummy

Precovid this place was amazing. I've been coming since they reopened dine in 2021/2022. Food quality has definitely gone down since they reopened dine in. The chasu that I remember this place had precovid, the chasu would just MELT YOUR MOUTH. Nowadays, it's just meh. It's not the same impactful taste that I remember from precovid. Broth is still really good. Not overwhelming or super heavy. The noodles are okay, nothing really to note or special about them. Usually I always order the chicken Karaage, but this time around they seemed a little darker than usual. So I'm not sure if the oil hasn't been changed or if they were in the fryer just a tad too long. I love that they had an extra slice of lemon. It's so good with the squeeze of lemon and then dipped in the sauce. Be forewarned that they already add tip to your bill automatically. I believe it's 15%. And I think it's 18% if you have 6 people or more. Also, nowadays, they don't put the condiments out on the table specifically for added spice. You have to ask for it! And they have two different types. One of them is the chili oil (no chili or crunchy things, just the oil) and the other one they have in a very small container, but I forgot what it's called. I saw it on another table and remembered they had that. I asked for the chili oil, but I didn't know that it wasn't what was in the small containers. The servers didn't offer it to us and I had to ask for it. So it's almost like a secret thing on the menu. I chose not to ask about the one on the others table because it took us awhile to wave them down to ask for the chili oil. They had just dropped off the food and didn't ask if we needed anything else. This place can get crowded pretty fast. We usually will come on a weeknight either right before or after the dinner rush. We didn't have a wait time when we went on a random Thursday. I've seen recent reviews of this place too regarding service. I'm not sure who we had, but each server that came to our table was very nice. I just wish they were a little more informative about the condiments they had. Overall, I'd still come back here because of consistency in service and food. Though I don't come back very often as the prices are expensive! I like to indulge once in awhile by going out and supporting local.

There are plenty of parking spaces in the plaza once the other establishments are closed for the day. We came on a Saturday night, and while we were seated almost right away, the 3 waiters seemed so confused. One gave us the wrong count of water. One told us she'll be back with an extra bowl and fork but never did (we asked again to a different one). The last one refilled one cup out of the two that was on the table. They also included 15% tip in the bill right away. The Chicken Karaage was okay... the sauce is a bit sour and too lemon-y. The chicken was crispy, but I don't know what cut of the chicken we got. Some were stringy and dry. The Smoke Bomb Black Ramen was good. It does have a smoky taste and smell to it. Finally, the Ring of Chashu is creamy and is also good. The chase was sliced thinly and had its own flavor that added to the ramen and the broth. The reason we tried this place in the first place was because we thought it was kid friendly. I think they can improve on that and definitely need better servers. Especially if we're already expected to tip 15%. That means service needs to be there. So good food, okay service. Ambiance is casual.

Pretty decent ramen and the service was good. The place itself is very small with limited seating. We were fortunate to be seated right away but there was a line outside as we were leaving. We lived in Japan for three years so our ramen tastes have been spoiled and nothing in the states comes even close to what we enjoyed over there. We were hungry for lunch and wanted some ramen and this place was convenient. Portions are good size and prices are on par with other locations in the area.

Came here on a Saturday night and there was no line. I ordered the akuma ramen. Noodles were chewy, pork was tender and flavorful just like the broth. Really enjoyed the spicy broth with all the umami. Kinda wished it came with an egg but this is definitely solid ramen. The restaurant has plenty of seating available, server was super attentive and kept checking to see if we needed anything. Definitely coming back!

I ordered the Gyokai Tonkatsu and it was a rich blend of pork and fish. The complexity of the flavors made me scoop each broth with precision. The introduction of the cabbage helps cut the fat and the noodles were cooked perfectly

Just came back to SD and of course, you gotta eat at Nishiki!! I had the special and my wife the bomb. Noodles Soup Pork Belly Chashu All 5/5. Delicious ramen and even better than some spots I went to in Japan. Legit spot and will always recommend and come back. Prices have definitely changed since I last went here, but the service is still 5/5.

Finally decided to try this place out. Loved their portions and the service is quick. It's a casual place to dine in to eat alone or with friends. We ordered Takoyaki and two bowls of ramen, one was their special so the bill came up to be pretty high for a ramen place but we enjoyed our food. The only thing that was a little off putting was that they automatically added a 18% gratuity to your bill. The server asked if it was ok when we were paying our bill but that just puts us in an awkward position. Tipping is optional, so it's not really the best thing to do to customers, especially when the tip is split between everyone.

This location is situated in the same parking lot as Mitsuwa (Japanese grocery store), which is ideal for making a day out of the area. Lots of available parking (however some times when we have gone it has been limited when busy). We frequent here when we have to make trips to San Diego and are in the area. I will say their broth (miso specifically) has been my favorite in the general SoCal area. Their noodles are okay, definitely have been gummy sometimes (overcooked). Kimchi is just okay; definitely not fresh; I've had some grocery store brands that have been better. Through the times I have come here with family, friends and also alone, I have noticed that inconsistency is the theme. Sometimes we have an amazing experience; while others is to be desired. I did have the unfortunate experience of having a long black hair wrapped around my egg in my ramen. After bringing it to our waiters attention; he still made my pay for it which definitely was not the correct way to handle that. Sadly this has dampened my desire to return and give it another chance as I know things happen but it was the lack of correction afterwards that really rubbed me wrong.

Always super delicious and fresh and friendly staff. Excellent service. It is a little loud inside but food is always quick and perfect.

What happened to this place? It used to be really good a year or two ago. We went a couple weeks ago and the flavor of the Smoke Bomb Black ramen was not the same. The noodles and broth did not mesh nor complement each other. Not worth what you're paying for.